Quality Inspector
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control / Manager, Quality Technician/ Inspector, Quality Engineering
ABOUT OUR MISSION:
Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!
Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units:
Assured PNT, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Attollo Engineering, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry.
If you’re ready to join our mission and serve those who serve, Safran DSI is the perfect place for you to take your career to the next level. Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary. Apply now and help us build the future of defense and space.
POSITION PROFILE:The Quality Inspector will play a critical role in the incoming and outgoing quality control of our product. The ideal candidate should have significant experience using inspection tools, writing non-conformances, reading drawings and purchase orders, and reviewing process certifications for small mechanical, electrical, and optical components.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Work with manufacturing, engineering, and operations personnel on non-confirming product inspection
- Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections
- Perform Internal audits on product as required
- Interact with business database systems to report and record inspection data
- Ensure all tools being used are within calibration
- Handle FOD and ESD sensitive material
- Gown up in a cleanroom to perform inspections as required
- Review paperwork, drawings, and specifications to ensure product is compliant to the requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma
- 2+ years of experience as a Quality Inspector or related role
- Familiarity with image sensors and processing techniques.
- Fluent English (reading and writing)
- Competence in basic measuring tools:
Calipers, Micrometers, height gauges, etc. - Knowledge of Statistical Process Controls (SPC) and Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) Standards
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to identify and flag nonconformances
- Experience working with Optics, Electronics, and small assemblies.
- Requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status required.
- Familiarity with AS9102 inspection reports a plus
- Current IPC-A-610 certification
- Experience working in an ITAR environment
Little travel is expected for this position, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
SALARY RANGE:$52,000-$85,000 annual salary, plus participation in individual performance bonus plan.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
EOE/AA/M/F/Vets – US Protected Individual status required (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee or temporary resident (as defined at 8 USC 1160(a).
Nearest Major Market: Ventura Nearest Secondary Market: Oxnard
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